There is a variety of things to do in and around
the surrounding area of Paphos.

If you like to walk, there is the Akamas nature
reserve, with views of the coast from Lara Beach to Latchi. There
are several kilometres of off road tracks from Neo Choiro to
Peyia (25km) along the hill tops.

If water sports such as scuba diving takes
your fancy then have a look at http://www.akamasdiver.com/
orwww.cyculture.net/lwsports/index.html where
you can even rent a boat to drive as long as you have a drivers
licence, you do not need a boating licence to drive it. You can
find all this and more at Latchi Harbour near Polis only a short
drive away. Closer to Paphos is http://www.cydive.com/ There
are also jet ski and boats to hire at Coral Bay

Did you know for instance that Cyprus is famous
for the Aphrodite Festival, which presents an opera annually using
the castle at the harbour as its backdrop? Every year for 3
nights an amazing production takes place. It’s true to say the
tickets aren’t cheap, but a fabulous show is guaranteed! Last year
it was Madam Butterfly. This year’s presentation is “Lakme” by the
National Opera of Sofia. Tickets always sell out fast, so check out
the website on www.pafc.com.cy. The Opera is on 4, 5
and 6 September 2009.

Also, if you are looking for lighter
entertainment, there is the Abba Dabba DoTribute Band, Last Night
of the Pissouri Proms, Music in the Mountains, Jazz Nights, The
Blues Brothers – the list is endless. Last year the
music event in Pissouri was magical. If you've never
travelled to the village on the hill, it's well worth
it!

If you prefer to stay on dry land then how about
skiing! Yes, you can even ski here in the winter months! If you
would like to head up the mountain and put on your skis look at
this website for chance to ski down Troodos Mountain and see the
breathtaking views. Check the web cam, to see if there is still
snow there for you. www.cyprusski.com/main/default.aspx?tabid=1 Though
you will need to hire a 4×4.

www.pafosbirdpark.com/ Paphos
bird park is just off the road close to St Georges Harbour. There
is also Georges Ranch for horse riding and a reptile park close
by. You can also reach the the bird park with a number 10A
bus from Coral Bay.

If you prefer to stay on the ground and relax by
the lakes fishing, take a look at www.fishingcy.com/, there are plenty
of lakes, the closest being Mavrokolymbos, which is near to Coral
Bay.

If you want an adrenaline rush then why not
look at this website www.cyprus-adventure.com which
offers bungee jumping, rock climbing, mountain biking and
jeep safaris in the Troodos Mountains.

Just past the turning for Coral Bay, on the right
is go-karting arena

Free transfers for visitors to Paphos
Waterpark arriving by bus on routes 11 or 15( which pass through
the Tomb of the Kings road), please present your bus ticket to the
cashier at the Water Park ticket desk to claim a full refund of
your fare http://www.aphroditewaterpark.com/index.htm

Paphos is included on the UNESCO World
Heritage list. At the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park there are
remains from prehistoric times through to the middle ages. This
area is next to Paphos Harbour and contains the Basilica of
Khrysopolitissa dating from 4th/7th century AD, the mosaics of the
Houses of Aion, Dionysus, Orpheus and Theseus. The Tomb of the
Kings burial site

Paphos, the Capital of the west and positively
teeming with history is Paphos, site of the island's second
international airport. The resort town has as its focal point a
charming fishing harbor by Paphos Fort, lined with open-air cafes
and tavernas that serve a tempting menu of the day's
catch.

It was on Paphos shoreline that the mythological
Goddess Aphrodite was born a legend that spawned a massive wave of
cult worship from neighboring countries that lasted several
centuries. The large rock that juts from the sea is known as 'Petra
tou Romiou' - The Venus Rock - while the Baths of Aphrodite at
Polis also echoes her apparent penchant for the island. At
Palaepafos, Koukiia lie the remains of the Goddess's earliest
Sanctuary.

Another 'first' for Paphos was its early
recognition of Christianity. While under Roman rule in 45 A.D., it
was here that Saint Paul converted the first ruler to the
faith.

The legacy from its remarkable history adds up to
nothing less than an open museum, so much so that UNESCO simply
added the whole town to its World Cultural Heritage List. Among the
treasures unearthed, are the remarkable mosaics in the Houses of
Dionysos, Theseus and Aion, beautifully preserved after 16
centuries under the soil. Then there are the mysterious vaults and
caves, the Tombs of the Kings, the Pillar to which Saint Paul was
allegedly tied and whipped, the ancient Odeon Theatre and other
places of interest including the Byzantine Museum and the District
Archaeological Museum.

Geroskipou with its remarkable five-domed
Byzantine church of Agia Paraskevi, and its Folk Art Museum is a
village known for many years now for its special delight 'loukoumi
.

Ago Neofytos Monastery, famous for its
'Encleistra', Enclosure, carved out of the mountain by the hermit
himself, boasts some of the finest Byzantine frescoes of the 12th
and 15th centuries. Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery makes its own range
of wines using home-grown grapes. A small museum dedicated to
Archbishop Makarios, first president of Cyprus, is found at Pano
Panagia. From here it is a rewarding drive to the majestic Cedar
Valley, home of the indigenous Cyprus horned sheep, the
Moufflon.

Lempa village can be singled out as one with
particular historic significance. In its pretty setting near the
sea, Lempa's link with prehistory is the site of a chalcolithic
settlement. Today the faithful reconstruction of several dwellings,
gives an insight into chalcolithic life on the island.

Further north lies the resort-town of Polis,
overlooking the beautiful Chrysochou Bay with its charming fishing
refuge of Latsi. The relatively unspoilt state of the countryside
and villages make the area a real delight for the walker and
naturalist.

The low-lying scenery around Paphos, much of it
cultivated with banana plantations and backed by the gentle
foothills of the western Troodos range, has an attractively open
quality to it. This is the gateway to the Peninsula of Akamas, a
natural wilderness of incredible beauty with breathtaking gorges,
spectacular coastlines and enjoyable nature trails.

After all that you may need a glass of wine
to sip www.paphoswinetours.com or one of
the smaller ones around Kathikas like the Sterni.